Two new fires have been confirmed in the Northeast region this afternoon, Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services stated in a release issued today.
Timmins 4 is 0.1 of a hectare and not under control at the time of this update. The fire is located north of Biscotasi Lake Provincial Park.
Timmins 5 is 0.1 of a hectare and not under control at the time of this update. This fire is located south of Lower Forks Lake.
There are three other active fires in the region, which are under control.
The fire hazard ranges mostly from moderate to high for the central and northern portion of the region, with an area north of Chapleau showing an extreme hazard. The southern portion of the region is seeing a low to moderate hazard today.
To see an interactive fire map, click here.